Houston police arrest five in $3 million luxury car theft ring

Houston police have dismantled a luxury vehicle theft ring, resulting in the arrest of five individuals and the recovery of 15 high-end cars valued at approximately $3 million. The suspects, who include a married couple and their 17-year-old son, face charges of engaging in organized criminal activity.

According to investigators, the group operated between August 2025 and September 2026. The scheme involved hacking into a central database used for vehicle transport to reroute shipments. Suspects would either hack delivery orders or pose as haulers to intercept vehicles at different drop-off locations. Once stolen, the vehicles were moved across state lines and transported to ports for shipment to Dubai.

The arrested adults have been identified as Dheyaa Abd, Iman Al Saedi, Saifuldeen Al Gburi, and Matthew Gonzalez. Court documents indicate that Abd allegedly used her business to facilitate payments and worked to disable vehicle tracking systems.